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Rest day’s main activity is buffet breakfast, which takes us through to 10.30am. This is the first time in a week that James has accommodation to himself. In a rush of independence, he blasts the aircon all night, which is actually really unnecessary as it’s a very cold night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have a moderate freak out about the ‘Glamping’ tent accommodation but the team helps me through this and the rest day is a big success. I’ll attach my subsequent email to Auswalk in the comments for a case study into why no one should open a business that deals with the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After breakfast (and also after brunch, which by virtue of time passing happened in the same restaurant), we have a little relax. After lunch (known to us only in time, not food, as James sure as hell isn’t eating two hours post breakfast), we walk to an art gallery where James is mistaken for a great artist himself and are late to a scheduled Welcome to Country. The Aboriginal representative thankfully isn’t fussed, later telling us the first part is boring anyway as he just reads out the sign at the front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s important to make sure you are adequately fuelled for rest day. DW.
Another third plate of food follows. And yes, James had two big coffees to himself. This is a seriously impressive volume of breakfast. We hang out for a minute or two after breakfast deciding day plans but it’s cut short by James promptly declaring he needs to use the bathroom. CR.
We burnt over 20,000 KJ’s yesterday. I’m concerned about wasting away. 7 sausages was about right. JRT.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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James continues his tradition of only walking or reading when with Caitlin and Declan. He is on his third book of the trip, after discarding the first two less than 10 pages in. DW.
The books James has perused are: 1. Six Thinking Hats (quickly discarded). 2. What is History (a small book for the hiking pack that hasn’t had a chance to shine). 3. How To Make Friends and Influence People (pictured). We’ve been getting daily updates on the latter and it’s been a preferred regular segment. CR.
Book review is a daily highlight for me. There is lively feedback on the strategy of how to make friends. JRT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This tree has shed a limb and is trying to grow a new one in the exact same spot. Some trees never learn… DW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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On our way to the Flinders Art exhibition. We kept getting lost trying to find it. DW.
More of a limp than a walk. JRT.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The framed view from the old Wilpena Pound shearing shed. DW.
We meet Graham, a lovely artist, who’s favourite colours are Cobalt Blue and Chromium Red. JRT.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony site. The eucalyptus leaves used for the smoking ceremony cleanse spirits from other lands, with the added benefit of keeping away flies \/ mosquitos. JRT.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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